Sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings market in Poland

Earlier Report Observations

The Polish market for sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings expanded in volume from 116,000 tonnes in 2018 to 130,000 tonnes in 2020. This growth was supported by increased production capacity, exemplified by the modernization and relocation of the Natalia Przyprawy plant in 2019, which broadened its product range. Changing consumer preferences toward ethnic flavors and improved quality demand further stimulated the market in 2020, coinciding with the introduction of an 8% VAT rate for spices and their mixtures, which affected product pricing.

Following 2020, market dynamics were shaped by the rising popularity of plant-based and vegan products, leading to new product launches from both brands and private labels. Significant inflationary pressures drove price increases of 30-40% for sauces and seasonings in 2022, while new packaging recycling regulations introduced in 2023 altered packaging requirements. Consumer interest in oriental and ethnic cuisine inspired manufacturers to launch new flavor lines, and major players like Nestle and Unilever maintained a dominant position in the mayonnaise segment, influencing the competitive landscape.

Production sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings in Poland

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Poland's production of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings was valued at 562.3 million US dollars, marking a 12.9% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 20.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.4%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 4.8%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Poland's production volume of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 219.2 thousand tonnes, up by 4.6% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 34.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Exports sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings from Poland

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings from Poland grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, export volume reached 151.1 thousand tonnes, a 2.3% increase compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 45.8%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 13.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Poland's exports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings in volume terms were not highly concentrated. The United Kingdom accounted for 19.0% of exports, the Netherlands for 13.5%, and Germany for 11.7%, with these three countries together making up just 44.3% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Exports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings from Poland increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 335.4 million US dollars, up by 7.7% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 44.4%, with an annualized rate of 13.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

The structure of Poland's exports in value terms from 2017 to 2020 was diversified. The United Kingdom held a 19.3% share, the Netherlands 11.0%, and Germany 9.9%, with these three countries together accounting for only 40.2% of total export flows, and no single country dominated the market.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Poland in value, 2017-2020

Imports sauces, mixed condiments and seasonings to Poland

Imports in kind, K t

In 2020, Poland imported 62.3 thousand tonnes of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings, a 4.1% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 33.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 10.2%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 0.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 29.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Croatia, and the United Kingdom remained the main suppliers of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings to Poland in volume terms. Germany accounted for 29.8% of imports, Croatia for 14.4%, and the United Kingdom for 12.2%, with these three countries together forming 56.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

Poland imported sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings worth 0 million US dollars in 2020, up by 3.3% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 28%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.6%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 1.3%, while the largest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 25.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Austria were the primary sources for Poland's imports of sauces, mixed condiments, and seasonings in value terms. Germany accounted for 33.3% of imports, the United Kingdom for 13.0%, and Austria for 11.4%, with these three countries together making up 57.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Poland in value, 2017-2020